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Want to host an event during Pace’s sixth annual Social Justice Week? Apply by Friday, September 26. Read the article to learn more about the origins of Social Justice Week and how to get involved.

Mary Tedeschi, professor at Pace University’s Seidenberg School, spent much of 2025 doing what she does best: teaching her students and guiding them through research to such a level that they presented their papers at two prestigious international virtual education conferences.

From deal analysis to networking, Christian Valerio ’27 dives into private equity at Court Square, shaping his path in finance.

After the passing of two long-term and dedicated Alumni Board Members, the Honorable Sandra A. Forster ’79 and Adele Lerman Janow ’90, the Alumni Board decided to establish an Immediate Impact Scholarship to commemorate the lives of these esteemed alumnae, The Adele Janow and Judge Sandra Forster Memorial Scholarship.

For Amanda (Mandy) Howerton-Fox ’27, deciding to attend law school was not just a career shift—it was a natural continuation of her lifelong commitment to advocacy. A former teacher of the deaf, Mandy’s passion for special education and disability rights first led her to pursue a PhD and become a tenured professor of education. Now, she has embarked on a new path at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, with a goal of effecting change through law and policy while advocating for people directly.

Meet Raquel Sammartano! In May she represented the College of Health Professions (CHP) at the national 2025 American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Conference and Expo in Denver, Colorado with her father, Robert Sammartano, PA-C, also in attendance!

We connected with Raquel to learn more about her academic and professional journey, inspired by her father to follow in his footsteps as a PA.

Jesse Ciron ’26, Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media, is creating theater that reflects who we are and who we can become. Discover how this aspiring playwright is using storytelling to champion representation and social change.

From club leader to Human Resources intern, Maxelle Cohen ’26 brings passion and purpose to HR with the New York Islanders.

What’s it like to make a full-length documentary in 14 weeks? Hear from Pace student filmmakers and professors as they discuss their journey on Sustain What?, featuring their latest documentary Viola da Terra.

Brennan Moores came to Pace University to create. A BA in Computer Science major with a minor in Game Development, Brennan was a passionate game developer enrolling into college who wanted to find a program in which he could help build a community where creative experimentation could thrive.